How far is City of Manchester, NH from Rye, NH?

The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Rye, NH is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.19 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.1 mi
54.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.1 mi
Kilometers
54.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.19 mi
Kilometers
63.07 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Fri, May 1, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in City of Manchester
Fri, May 1, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Manchester
2026-05-01T13:36
Arrive Rye
Fri, May 1, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Manchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From City of Manchester
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Rye
19.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Rye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Rye.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massabesic Street

    62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dow Lane

    1689 ft · 1 min · Dow Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Rye.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.5 mi · 75%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 6%
Washington Road
2.1 mi · 5%
Lafayette Road
1.96 mi · 5%
US 1
0.76 mi · 2%
Hanover Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 28m from City of Manchester
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Rye?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from City of Manchester and 19.6 miles from Rye.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Rye.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Epping, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Rye. Straight-line distance: 34.1 mi (54.88 km).

City of Manchester

#1 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Rye

#2 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Manchester (-71.44453, 42.98445)
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Manchester and Rye. The current time is 13:36:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.